General category for all types of news related to the cryptocurrency world.
Adam Iza, founder of @Zort, and LASD deputy Eric Chase Saavedra have pleaded guilty to tax and civil rights violations, highlighting significant legal breaches within law enforcement circles. #Breaking #Legal @Zort (-9) ↘
Donald Trump did not engage with cryptocurrencies during his 2016 presidential campaign, avoiding conference appearances and positive social media posts about digital assets. #Update #Crypto $BTC → 0
The CoinDesk 20 Index trades at 3949.35, up 1.1% since Thursday, with $NEAR leading gains at +6.3% and $LTC at +5.9%, while $XLM and $HBAR lag behind. #Update #Crypto $NEAR (+3) ↗
As Gary Gensler’s last day as SEC Chair nears, the crypto industry inundates the commission with numerous ETF filings, signaling a strategic push for regulatory approval before his departure. #Update #ETF @SECGov (+3) ↗
Bitcoin’s price surpasses $100,000 amid speculation of a supercycle, fueled by government and corporate interest in stockpiling the cryptocurrency. This trend could reshape economies like El Salvador and influence U.S. policy under President Trump. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+5) ↗
Hippolyte Fofack, former chief economist at the African Export-Import Bank, noted that Trump’s tariffs and sanctions could accelerate de-dollarization as governments push local currency use to gain international economic benefits. #Update #Economy (+3) ↗
David Lynch, famed for his surreal films, ventured into NFTs with @Interpol in 2021, creating audiovisual collectibles on Ethereum. One NFT sold for over $82,000 shortly after launch. Lynch’s exploration of new media was a hallmark of his career. #Update #Crypto $ETH (+3) ↗
Senator Cynthia Lummis has demanded the FDIC preserve documents related to Operation Choke Point 2.0 amid allegations of document destruction and anti-crypto actions, warning of possible DOJ referrals for obstruction. #Breaking #Legal #FDIC (-8) ↘
An expert in applied cryptography, Nanak Nihal Singh Khalsa of @Holonym, highlights zero-knowledge proofs as a promising solution for balancing privacy and regulatory compliance in blockchain technology. #Update #Crypto (+3) ↗
President-elect Donald Trump plans to issue a crypto-related executive order on his first day in office, designating digital assets as a national priority and potentially creating a Bitcoin stockpile. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC (+9) ↗
@CryptoCom has secured an in-principle MiCA license, allowing it to operate across the EU under a unified regulatory framework, marking a significant step in its European expansion. This move enhances transparency and compliance efficiency. #Update #Legal (+7) ↗
Rep. Tom Emmer has been appointed vice chairman of the House Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Artificial Intelligence, reinforcing his stance against strict federal regulations on digital assets like $BTC and CBDCs. #Update #Crypto $BTC (+4) ↗
Macro investor Dan Tapiero forecasts a $10 trillion crypto market by 2025, attributing potential growth to pro-business policies under Trump and the $DOGE initiative. #Update #Crypto $DOGE (+3) ↗
An obscure ethics rule threatens to hinder the incoming Trump administration’s ability to craft effective digital asset policy, barring federal service for those holding cryptocurrencies like $BTC, potentially leaving key agency roles unfilled or filled by less knowledgeable individuals. #Update #Legal (+3) ↘
